Samsung GX-20 vs Sony W530

Below, we are contrasting the Samsung GX-20 versus Sony W530, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the GX-20 (15MP) and the W530 (14MP) is very comparable but the GX-20 (APS-C) and W530 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The GX-20 was introduced 3 years prior to the W530 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung GX-20 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony W530 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the GX-20 scores vs the W530 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung GX-20 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung GX-20 Gallery and Sony W530 Gallery.

If you are planning to lug around your camera often, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung GX-20 has outer measurements of 142mm x 101mm x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") along with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs) whilst the Sony W530 has proportions of 93mm x 53mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

Examine the Samsung GX-20 versus Sony W530 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the GX-20 vs the W530.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the GX-20 and W530 is 58 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's difficult to picture the contrast in sensor measurements simply by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the GX-20 and W530.

Clearly, both cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The GX-20 with its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF easier and the Samsung GX-20 will show more detail using its extra 1MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The older GX-20 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.